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Posted Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:56:04 GMT by Andrew
Hello, First up, some background. 1. I was previously self employed about 13 years ago, but then went full time employed 13 years ago, so I already have a UTR number that has been dormant since them. 2. I started working freelance/self employed in the last tax year (24/25), so am in the process of wanting to fill out my tax return. 3. I followed the "Check how to register for Self Assessment", and it said I need to "reactivate" my account due to having previously registered. My issue is that I have been unable to complete this registration form in any way to due errors when trying to submit. I have tried both options 1. the online form: https://online.hmrc.gov.uk/shortforms/form/CWF1ST?dept-name=CWF1&sub-dep But an error with the Business name field prevents me from submitting. The error is about the formating of the Business name, but I have left the field blank as it is not mandatory. 2. the CWF1 Form: https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/print-and-post/form/NICs_iForms/1.0/CWF1_20167/cwf1.xdp I filled out the form, but when pressing "preview" for printing, the page instead loaded to a "try again later" error page. Is this a known issue? Is there another way to complete this form, or is actually unnecessary? Thank you, 

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Posted Thu, 01 May 2025 05:44:58 GMT by HMRC Admin 25 Response
Hi Andrew,
We are sorry to hear of the issues you have experienced in trying to reregister for self employment.
The issue with the CWF1 may have been a temporary one, so please try again.
If you still are unable to register online after this, contact us by webchat or phone here:
Self Assessment: general enquiries
And we can help complete your registration.
Thank you. 

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